Meghan Markle builds out lifestyle empire as royal family deals with health struggles

unveiled her passion project to the world last month, and it seems as though her close friends have finally got their hands on what Markle has been working on.On Monday, some of the “Suits” alum’s close pals rushed to social media to show the jam jars they’ve received from the royal.Designer Tracy Robbins, who became close pals with Markle after they attended the “One Love” film premiere in Jamaica earlier this year, showed off her jam jar from the Duchess.“@americanrivieraorchard breakfast, lunch and dinner just got a little sweeter

bullying accusations leveled against the Duchess of Sussex.Cohen worked for the royal family since 2001 and was Markle’s private secretary in 2021 when the first complaint was made that the former “Suits” star created a hostile work environment. Although she would not elaborate in an interview with the Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, Cohen, an Aussie, told the outlet Monday, “I was only supposed to stay for six months but stayed for 18 — we couldn’t find a replacement for me and when we did we took them on tour to Africa with Harry and Meghan to show them the ropes but they left (quit) as well while in Africa.”Cohen stopped working for the royals in 2019.The Post has contacted reps for Markle and Buckingham Palace for comment.The allegations came just days before Markle and Prince Harry sat down for their bombshell tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey — in which the American Orchard Riviera founder claimed life in the royal family was “almost unsurvivable.” The HR review was privately funded by Queen Elizabeth II and carried out by an independent investigator in March 2021 after two royal staffers alleged they’d been bullied while working for her.Markle’s legal team denied any allegations of bullying — calling them a “calculated smear campaign.

The late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh reportedly had a rather cutting nickname for Meghan Markle, likening her to another American divorcee who married into the Royal Family, according to a royal commentator. Prince Philip, who passed away in 2021, was said to be "wary" of the former actress from Suits and saw parallels with Wallis Simpson, the wife of the former King Edward VIII, who became the Duke of Windsor when he abdicated the throne in 1936.The comparison between Meghan and Wallis Simpson, both American divorcees when they wed into the royals, has been drawn before, but it's claimed that Philip took it a step further by bestowing a nickname on Meghan, though he never used it in her presence.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle packed on the PDA as they kissed at a charity polo match in sunny Miami.They were seen ahead of Harry's fundraising polo match in Florida, looking relaxed and happy, walking hand-in-hand. Prince Harry was smartly dressed in white trousers, light blue shirt with a beige jacket while Meghan looked stunning in a cream halterneck dress.They made their appearance at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge event in Wellington on Friday. The event, Sentebale Polo Cup, is an annual affair supporting Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry in 2006 aimed at assisting children and young people in southern Africa.

Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, is not backing down as she pushes forward with a new legal challenge.The Duchess of Sussex faces renewed pressure after Samantha appealed against a judge's decision to dismiss her defamation lawsuit.The case, which stems from Meghan's tell-all chat with Oprah Winfrey, was initially thrown out by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell. But Samantha is determined to have her day in court and has filed an appeal.

Prince Harry has been open about his intentions to reconnect with the Royal Family after years of tension, and it appears he now has the perfect chance.The Duke of Sussex is set to return to the UK next month for a special event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The commemorative service will be held at St Paul's Cathedral on May 8, but Harry's wife, Meghan Markle may not be accompanying him as her attendance is still "to be confirmed", reports the Mirror.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle never had a chance to bond before drama rocked the palace. That claim was made by Ingrid Seward, editor in chief of Majesty magazine and author of "My Mother and I." The book explores King Charles’ upbringing and relationship with his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Seward also sat down with the 75-year-old at his Highgrove estate.

Since moving to the US back in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been raising their young family and have been busy working on their own projects, including Prince Harry’s memoir Spare and Meghan’s brand American Riviera Orchard.The pair have also released a Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which gave fans a rare peek inside their family life together as the pair shared a series of personal photos. One such photo showed the Duchess of Sussex, 42, giving her son Prince Archie a loving kiss.The throwback picture showed the former Suits star planting a sweet kiss on baby Archie while they were spending time together in the nursery at Frogmore Cottage. Prince Harry made sure to capture this precious moment on camera, with Meghan looking stunning in a white dress with a blue paisley pattern.

Four years after leaving the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's net worth has been revealed. The ex-working royals quit the Firm in 2020 and moved over to the US.

press release on their official website, the Sussexes said the collection is known for having “one of the most extensive holdings of African American art, artifacts, and documents.”The pair proudly detailed their involvement with the collection on their website, stating that they “discussed the history and significance of black art and how our communities can work together to preserve this vital piece of American history.”Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, also joined guests for a private exhibition tourIn an Instagram post on Tuesday, The Kinsey Collection posted snaps from the event held at Sofi Stadium at Hollywood Park.Images from the event show the couple, who quit royal life in 2020, embracing fellow guests and rubbing shoulders with several well-known stars.The “Suits” alum’s mother, Doria Ragland, was photographed smiling alongside Beyoncé’s mother as the pair had arms around each other.It’s no surprise that Ragland and Knowles spent quality time together at the event as they have been pals for a few yearsThe Sussexes famously struck up a friendship with Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, following their Brit Awards acceptance speech in Feb. 2019 in which they praised the royals.The foursome then enjoyed a reunion that July when the Carters were in London for the premiere of “The Lion King,” which stars the “Cowboy Carter” artist.More recently, the Sussexes were seen enjoying Beyoncé’s sold-out “Renaissance” world tour when it made stops at LA’s SoFi Stadium in Sept.

Meghan Markle showed off her incredible acting skills when she visited the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where she read a selection of books to the patients. The Duchess of Sussex, who has launched a new brand called American Riviera Orchard, visited the children’s hospital on Thursday, 21 March as part of the organisation’s month-long Make March Matter campaign, treating patients and staff to a special ‘Literally Healing’ story time.

Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard could help the Royal family if it's a huge success, according to a Royal expert. The Duchess of Sussex shocked fans when she launched her brand new lifestyle brand earlier this month with a vintage-style video shared by American Riviera Orchard on Instagram which featured the Duchess at her home in Montecito. The description revealed that the business was "established" in 2024 and included a link to its website, americanriviera.com.The website also bears a striking resemblance to Meghan's former lifestyle blog, The Tig.

Meghan Markle is set to sell more than a hundred different products with her new brand called American Riviera Orchard. She's going to have items like dog shampoo, food for chickens, and yoga bolsters. Earlier in March, the Duchess of Sussex revealed details of her new project.

Prince Harry seemed "an anxious sidekick" the day before Kate's big news, as he joined Meghan for a speech, an expert has said. The Duke of Sussex seemingly appeared a little nervous next to his wife at the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection event at SoFi Stadium.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were speaking together at an exhibition about black art and history.

Meghan Markle has reportedly taken part in a family photo shoot with her children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the hopes to appeared "positive and approachable" ahead of the launch of her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.The Duchess of Sussex is believed to have hired photographer Jake Rosenberg to take the photos in her California home. However, she is likely to delay the release of these photos following the news of the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.

The Princess of Wales' uncle, Gary Goldsmith, has expressed his anger at Meghan Markle's previous comments about his niece. The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant issued a brutal six-word put down in an interview, saying: "Laughing Girl is not good people." Talking to Times Magazine, he revealed his 'Laughing Girl' nickname for Meghan, saying: "That's why it makes me so angry about what Meghan said about Kate," he said in an interview with Times Magazine. "Me and Carole grew up in a community as diverse as a Woolies pick'n'mix counter.

and are set to make a series of “regal” appearances as she launches her new lifestyle brand , sources have claimed.The Duchess of Sussex announced the venture with a new , which launched earlier this month, as well as a website that invites readers to input their email address to learn more. In a clip shared on the newly launched social media account, Markle can be seen walking through her Montecito mansion in a black ball gown, as well as cooking in her home kitchen.According to Richard Eden, insiders have said Meghan will be joined by Prince Harry on a number of engagements to promote the new brand.Sources previously the new brand, which comes six years after Meghan closed her lifestyle blog The Tig to join the royal family, will focus on home, garden, food, and general lifestyle wares.Insiders claimed Meghan has been “working on this for over a year,” adding, “It’s all the things that are close to her heart—all the things she’s passionate about.”While the details of the project may so far be limited, a trademark inquiry by Page Six revealed the brand will sell a range of home goods including edible treats like jellies, jams, and spreads.

Meghan Markle is about to make her BBC debut as Suits is set to stream on iPlayer. The broadcaster has bought the rights to all nine series of the US legal drama that made Meghan famous before she joined the Royal Family. Suits starred the Duchess of Sussex as paralegal Rachel Zane, but the US star gave up her acting career after marrying Prince Harry.This will be the first time that Suits has been available to watch on the BBC when it joins iPlayer as a box set along with two other US series, St.

Meghan Markle is said to be planning a sneaky trip back to the UK. She's getting a top team to help with her new project after leaving Royal life with Prince Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could be set to return to Britain as part of their plans to build their brand and the couple are said to be looking for new PR representation in the UK according to a royal expert as she eyes up bringing her new American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand from the States.

named American Riviera Orchard.According to those close to the Duchess, the name is a sweet nod to Santa Barbara, Calif., as it has been nicknamed the “American Riviera” for over a century.It is also where she and her husband Prince Harry reside with their two children.“Meghan finds the name American Riviera Orchard perfect. It feels authentic to her.